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G2. State: |
Missouri
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G3. Multiple agencies / jurisdictions?
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No
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G4 Project contact: |
Timothy A. Nebergall - Gladstone Director of Public Works
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G5 Purpose and need:
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Downtown Gladstone has experienced significant redevelopment over the past decade. This project will provide direct access for all modes of transportation to downtown Gladstone and N. Oak Trafficway and is critical project for the northland.
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G6. Origin and ending
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Route:
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Gladstone Parkway
N. Broadway and NW 68th Street
N. Oak Trafficway and NE 70th Street
0.60000
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G7 Functional Classification:
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Minor Arterial
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G8 Connected KC 2050 Decade?
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2020
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G9 Muli-Agency Plan?
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Yes
Regional Bike Plan, MetroGreen Expansion
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G10 Included in a CIP?
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Yes
The plan for this new parkway has been adopted by the City since 2007. Original plans that feature Gladstone parkway include Gladstone Downtown Village Center Plan, January 2007, and the City of Gladstone’s Comprehensive Plan, August 2008. Compared to an arterial or collector roadway, a parkway is uniquely identified by its layout with park-like features and natural integration of the surrounding ecosystem. Parkways typically have a vegetative median, best management practices (BMPs) for green stormwater solutions, and an alignment that complements the natural highlights of the location. By selecting a green infrastructure solution for the roadway that focuses on plant-life and the surrounding ecosystems, the city will benefit from a vibrant point of entry while working towards reduced traffic network inefficiencies.
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G11 Planning stage:
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Preliminary Plan
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G12 Reviewed by state DOT?
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No
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G13 Right-of-Way acquisition: |
Not started
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G14 ROW by local public agency process manual?
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Yes
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G15 Other unique local goals and objectives?
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Yes
Gladstone Parkway is a critical component of the revitalization of N. Oak Trafficway and downtown Gladstone.
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G16 Transportation Disadvantaged Population:
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Gladstone Parkway will be located entirely within an environmental justice tract with limited access to highways, bike/ped facilities, and transit. Local streets in the area have limited sidewalks so the construction of these facilities is a primary need for disadvantaged populations. The project also provides access to civic assets such as City Hall, Community Center, Linden Square, and the Gladstone Farmers Market which helps all residents develop a sense of place in their community. Access to transit facilities at N. Oak and N. Broadway is improved for all users. Considerable public engagement and input was used to develop the proposed roadway cross section that is planned for the parkway.
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G17 Relevant Public Engagement:
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Relevant public engagement began in 2007 with the Gladstone Downtown Village Center Plan, January 2007. This plan advocated for major redevelopment using a mixed land-use model with Gladstone Parkway as a major contributor to neighborhood access and commercial expansion. Original development projections for the Downtown Village Center included 175,000–325,000 sq ft of commercial mixed-use with 400–700 units of residential. Published the following year in August 2008, the City of Gladstone’s Comprehensive Plan supplemented the concept of a new parkway with additional details and updated city maps. Further public input on the project was obtained as part of the 2012 Gladstone Parks Master Plan and the 2015 Sidewalk Master Plan.
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G18 Planned Public Engagement:
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The Gladstone Parkway project will be a new showcase roadway for the City and our planned public engagement campaign will focus in on the side road connectivity and visual elements, such as lighting and landscaping. Through a conscientious design process and public engagement campaign, Gladstone Parkway will be a tremendous success for multimodal access, emergency services, and overall traffic network improvement. Throughout the design process, community engagement will help identify the desires of stakeholders and selection of roadway elements that focus on plant-life and surrounding habitats. Gladstone has worked hard to develop and engage neighborhood associations across the City to help in the campaign. Furthermore, a relatively new multi-family ordinance has greatly communication with facilities such as apartment complexes. In addition, the City has a strong working relationship with Northland Neighborhoods Inc and will utilize them as a resource whenever possible.
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G19 Sustainable Places Criteria:
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Access to Healthy Foods---Active Transportation/Living---Age in Place---Compact, Walkable Centers---
Complete Street Design---Connected Street Network---Context Appropriate Streets---Diverse Housing Types---
Energy Efficient Buildings & Sites---Green Infrastructure---Infill-Rehab Housing---Integrated Trail System---
Mixed-Density Neighborhoods---Natural Resources Protection-------Pedestrian-Oriented Public Realm---
Renewable Energy-----------Strong Suburban Downtown---
Transit-Ready Corridors---Tree Preservation-
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G19.1 Describe PSP relationship:
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Improves access to the Gladstone Farmers Market in downtown Gladstone, bike/ped facilities will promote an active-healthy lifestyle, connects diverse housing, City has achieved a gold level rating for its commitment to Aging in Place, connects to activity centers,reduces travel times and vehicle emissions, provides a more direct route to downtown, includes a context sensitive street design that incorporates public engagement, preserves natural resources, City has been identified as a solar ready and has made a commitment to energy efficiency including LED street lighting, solar power (eg Gladstone Community Center located in downtown), bike trail is identified on the Regional Bike Plan, and supports a strong downtown Gladstone and economic development.
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G20 Implements Sustainable Places Initiatives?
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Yes
The project is not part of specific PSP plan but will incorporate elements of the N Oak Complete Streets Study, KCATA Wayfinding System Plan, Village Center Master Plan, Gladstone Sustainable Code Framework and Community Audit, TIGER 2 Village Center Street, Transit and Infrastructure Improvement Planning Study, Gladstone Comprehensive Plan, and Sidewalk Master Plan. Recommendations of the Regional Wayfinding PSP will also be incorporated into the project.
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G21 Serves Regional Activity Center?
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Yes
High-Intensity and More_Walkable Centers
Gladstone Parkway will not only improve neighborhood vehicular access with a reduction in network travel time but will include improvements for bike/ped, transit options, and even decreased emergency service travel time.
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G22 Environmental justice tracts?
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Yes
The project is located entirely within Census Tract 211.01, Clay County, Missouri which is an environmental justice tract.
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G23 Reduces greenhouse gas emissions?
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Yes
For Gladstone Parkway, the 2020 expected AADT is approximately 6,302 vpd and the 2040 expected AADT is approximately 8,484 vpd. Gladstone Parkway would result in 111,325 hours per year in travel time savings for 2020 conditions and 149,650 hours per year for 2040 conditions. Total traffic network gas savings, considering 2020 prices and gas mileage, is about 42,705 gallons per year which is $81,140. This equals a reduction of 884 barrels of oil per year. This is a significant savings of time and money for the citizens of Gladstone.
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G24 Natural Resource information:
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The design of Gladstone Parkway will focus on the green infrastructure goals listed as one of the priorities in Gladstone’s planning documents. Since the roadway will be adjacent to Old Maids Creek, stream rehabilitation and best management practices (BMPs) for green stormwater improvements will be a key component of the project’s success. The parkway will include additional street trees and will work to preserve and expand the existing vegetation.
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G25 Community Links at Watershaed Scale:
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Old Maids Creek is a tributary to the Line Creek and ultimately the Missouri River. The preservation of existing natural resources including the construction of a regional BMP area will significantly reduce the potential for downstream impacts in neighboring communities such as KCMO and Riverside, MO. Furthermore, construction of the new trail and a future connection to the Line Creek Trail will enhance the publics connection to their watershed. The project also supports the Citys NPDES Phase 2 stormwater program through the preservation of natural resources and construction of BMPs.
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G26 Explain local land use or comprehensive plans:
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Existing land-use, circa the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, shows the Gladstone Parkway concept alignment passing through a majority of public land with some segments crossing multifamily residential, single-family residential, and commercial areas. The City of Gladstone’s Comprehensive Plan then diagrams the proposed land-use along with alignment with new categories: mixed-use neighborhood, mixed-use community, and parks/open space. These land-uses match the intended purpose of Gladstone Parkway and form the basis for overall redevelopment in Gladstones central business district.
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